This is probably a duplicate thread, so please excuse me, but what has become of the Universal Monsters, I can't even find the previously produced stuff on the SS web site. Did they give up the license?

Ink

04-06-2011, 04:00 PM

license is gone

leplant

04-06-2011, 04:06 PM

license is gone

Why did Sideshow take down all the information about the products they already produced, and did another company acquire the license?

Bullseye

04-06-2011, 04:14 PM

It's become more difficult to locate pages of sold out product. So it's not just Universal Monsters.

leplant

04-06-2011, 04:17 PM

It's become more difficult to locate pages of sold out product. So it's not just Universal Monsters.

I really like this line, so I am very disappointed that Sideshow either lost or gave up the license. :(

Bullseye

04-06-2011, 04:19 PM

I don't recall seeing any announcement on the line being cancelled. But more than likely the numbers are not there in the current economy which is a pity for fans of the line.

FROBAY

04-06-2011, 04:21 PM

Why did Sideshow take down all the information about the products they already produced, and did another company acquire the license?

50 Other companies have the License. Sideshow probly felt that the license wasnt worth it any more, after the last piece. Creature Bust, didnt really sell very well.

Spazzy

04-06-2011, 04:39 PM

Wolf man would have been cool, or Phantom, or Invisible MAn!

SimmonM

04-06-2011, 05:08 PM

I believe there was a fallout between the estates (Karloff/Lugosi) and Sideshow.

joefixit2

04-06-2011, 09:11 PM

Invisible Man would be an easy bust to sculpt :D

travis

04-06-2011, 10:18 PM

IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL STATUE LINE!...VERY DISSAPPOINTED

derekrodneysim

04-06-2011, 10:26 PM

Invisible Man would be an easy bust to sculpt :D

They already sculpted one. Then they couldn't find it when it was time to mold.

:confused2:

leplant

04-06-2011, 10:40 PM

In my opinion the only other company out there right now that is capable of maintaining or surpassing the quality of the Sideshow offerings at a reasonable price is Pop Culture Shock. I would love to see what they could do with this license.

monsterfan

04-06-2011, 11:49 PM

I was hoping for a LS Wolfman & Mummy bust to finish my collection. Alas, it will never be.

monsterfan

04-06-2011, 11:54 PM

50 Other companies have the License. Sideshow probly felt that the license wasnt worth it any more, after the last piece. Creature Bust, didnt really sell very well.

I have the Creature bust and it is not that great. Compared to Frankenstein and Dracula it has a very cheap feel to it. For the price the eyes could have been better.

tosh75

04-07-2011, 09:14 AM

I hope still today for a invisible man and ardeth bey pf.

leplant

09-09-2011, 11:05 AM

Now that we have been introduced to the legendary scale line, maybe we will see a return of the Universal Monsters in legendary scale, that would be so sweet. I doubt it will happen, but if they don't bring back this line, I am going to be forced down the very expensive custom road. Ouch!!!

wizardjones

09-09-2011, 11:50 AM

Invisible Man would be an easy bust to sculpt :D

:laugh:

nbr3bagshotrow

09-09-2011, 12:03 PM

Now that we have been introduced to the legendary scale line, maybe we will see a return of the Universal Monsters in legendary scale, that would be so sweet. I doubt it will happen, but if they don't bring back this line, I am going to be forced down the very expensive custom road. Ouch!!!

Forced?:sly2:

leplant

09-09-2011, 01:23 PM

Forced?:sly2:

Compelled may have been a better choice of words, but when I think about a large scale Frankenstein in my collection. It does feel like I am being compelled beyond a reasonable expectation too resist the urge. It's not quite force, it's more of an addiction to continually add more to my collection.

Ex-Parrot

09-09-2011, 01:38 PM

I believe there was a fallout between the estates (Karloff/Lugosi) and Sideshow.

I heard this too. Some dispute over money/percentages during contract (extension? renewal?) negotiations.

But to be honest I have no idea how much truth there is to that, although the sudden influx of other licensees soon after means one can't help but wonder...

nbr3bagshotrow

09-09-2011, 01:39 PM

Compelled may have been a better choice of words, but when I think about a large scale Frankenstein in my collection. It does feel like I am being compelled beyond a reasonable expectation too resist the urge. It's not quite force, it's more of an addiction to continually add more to my collection.

That I buy! LOL.

derekrodneysim

09-09-2011, 02:45 PM

In the closet and under your bed. Maybe up in the attic too.

leplant

09-09-2011, 03:06 PM

I heard this too. Some dispute over money/percentages during contract (extension? renewal?) negotiations.

But to be honest I have no idea how much truth there is to that, although the sudden influx of other licensees soon after means one can't help but wonder...

If that is the case, hopefully they will find some common ground, and push forward. After seeing the pictures of the translucent resin used on the Obi Wan legendary scale figure, I imagine they could bring a realism to the monsters that would surpass what was done in the quarter scale line. That is high praise coming from me, because I absolutely love the quarter scale stuff they produced under that license. Frankenstein would be my first choice, but the Mummy and casket would be an absolute must have in half scale as well.

Mannequin

09-29-2011, 04:41 AM

Latest Addition. Sideshow Nosferatu Polystone.
The best Hands sculpt I have ever seen!!!